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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 365.13 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 365.13 and 148.14 is: 204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 365.13 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/365.13 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 365.13 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 54,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,088.16/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.44

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