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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 364.49 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 364.49 and 147.68 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 364.49 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/364.49 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 364.49 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 53,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,829.16/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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