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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 365.21 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 365.21 and 148.21 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 365.21 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/365.21 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 365.21 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 54,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,127.77/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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