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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 364.52 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 364.52 and 147.72 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 364.52 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/364.52 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 364.52 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 53,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,846.89/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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