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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 365.61 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 365.61 and 148.54 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 365.61 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/365.61 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 365.61 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 54,307.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,307.35/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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