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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 364.55 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 364.55 and 147.72 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 364.55 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/364.55 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 364.55 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 53,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,850.59/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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