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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 364.38 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 364.38 and 147.60 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 364.38 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/364.38 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 364.38 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 53,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,782.49/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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