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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.58, 365.08 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.58, 365.08 and 148.15 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.58 : 365.08 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.58/365.08 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.58x = 365.08 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.58x = 54,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,086.60/264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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