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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 365 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 365 and 148.12 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 365 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/365 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 365 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 54,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063.80/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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