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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.23, 364.62 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.23, 364.62 and 147.79 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.23 : 364.62 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.23/364.62 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.23x = 364.62 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.23x = 53,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,885.37/264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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