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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 365.46 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 365.46 and 148.36 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 365.46 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/365.46 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 365.46 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 54,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,219.65/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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