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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.81, 365.44 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.81, 365.44 and 148.38 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.81 : 365.44 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.81/365.44 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.81x = 365.44 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.81x = 54,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,223.99/264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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