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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 364.83 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 364.83 and 147.93 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 364.83 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/364.83 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 364.83 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 53,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,969.30/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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