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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.95, 365.62 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.95, 365.62 and 148.51 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.95 : 365.62 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.95/365.62 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.95x = 365.62 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.95x = 54,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,298.23/264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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