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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.33, 364.77 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.33, 364.77 and 146.31 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.33 : 364.77 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.33/364.77 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.33x = 364.77 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.33x = 53,368.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,368.13/264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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