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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 364.72 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 364.72 and 147.85 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 364.72 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/364.72 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 364.72 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 53,922.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922.57/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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