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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 365.09 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 365.09 and 148.16 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 365.09 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/365.09 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 365.09 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 54,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,091.73/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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