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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 365.11 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 365.11 and 148.13 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 365.11 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/365.11 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 365.11 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 54,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,081.55/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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