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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 364.48 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 364.48 and 147.68 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 364.48 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/364.48 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 364.48 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 53,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,825.58/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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