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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 365.29 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 365.29 and 148.32 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 365.29 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/365.29 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 365.29 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 54,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,179.81/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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