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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 365.43 and 148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 365.43 and 148.39 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 365.43 = 148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/365.43 = 148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 365.43 × 148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 54,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,226.16/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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