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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 364.68 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 364.68 and 147.84 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 364.68 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/364.68 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 364.68 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 53,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,914.29/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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