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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 365.49 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 365.49 and 148.41 is: 204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 365.49 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/365.49 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 365.49 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 54,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,242.37/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.79

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