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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 365.07 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 365.07 and 148.09 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 365.07 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/365.07 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 365.07 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 54,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063.22/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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