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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 364.38 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 364.38 and 146.02 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 364.38 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/364.38 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 364.38 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 53,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,206.77/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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