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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 364.36 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 364.36 and 146 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 364.36 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/364.36 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 364.36 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 53,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,196.56/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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