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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.77, 365.37 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.77, 365.37 and 148.33 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.77 : 365.37 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.77/365.37 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.77x = 365.37 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.77x = 54,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,195.33/264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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