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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 364.40 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 364.40 and 147.61 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 364.40 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/364.40 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 364.40 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 53,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,789.08/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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