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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.93, 365.60 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.93, 365.60 and 148.50 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.93 : 365.60 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.93/365.60 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.93x = 365.60 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.93x = 54,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,289.77/264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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