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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 365.65 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 365.65 and 148.55 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 365.65 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/365.65 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 365.65 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 54,317.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,317.31/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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