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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 365.10 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 365.10 and 148.13 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 365.10 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/365.10 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 365.10 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 54,082.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,082.26/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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