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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.31, 364.75 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.31, 364.75 and 147.88 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.31 : 364.75 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.31/364.75 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.31x = 364.75 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.31x = 53,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,937.78/264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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