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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 364.67 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 364.67 and 147.80 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 364.67 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/364.67 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 364.67 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 53,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,898.95/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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