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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.79, 365.38 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.79, 365.38 and 148.35 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.79 : 365.38 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.79/365.38 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.79x = 365.38 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.79x = 54,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,204.12/264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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