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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 364.42 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 364.42 and 147.66 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 364.42 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/364.42 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 364.42 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 53,810.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,810.26/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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