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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 364.32 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 364.32 and 147.58 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 364.32 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/364.32 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 364.32 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 53,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,766.35/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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