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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.31, 364.73 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.31, 364.73 and 146.28 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.31 : 364.73 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.31/364.73 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.31x = 364.73 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.31x = 53,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,352.70/264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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