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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 364.60 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 364.60 and 147.77 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 364.60 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/364.60 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 364.60 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 53,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,876.94/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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