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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 364.39 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 364.39 and 146.04 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 364.39 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/364.39 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 364.39 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 53,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214.33/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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