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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.01, 364.33 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.01, 364.33 and 145.99 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.01 : 364.33 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.01/364.33 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.01x = 364.33 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.01x = 53,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,187.26/264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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