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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 365.26 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 365.26 and 148.25 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 365.26 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/365.26 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 365.26 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 54,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,149.80/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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