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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 364.64 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 364.64 and 146.20 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 364.64 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/364.64 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 364.64 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 53,308.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,308.86/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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