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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.91, 365.57 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.91, 365.57 and 148.48 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.91 : 365.57 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.91/365.57 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.91x = 365.57 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.91x = 54,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,278.01/264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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