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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.61, 365.15 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.61, 365.15 and 148.19 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.61 : 365.15 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.61/365.15 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.61x = 365.15 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.61x = 54,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,110.84/264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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