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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.43, 364.92 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.43, 364.92 and 146.40 is: 202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.43 : 364.92 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.43/364.92 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.43x = 364.92 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.43x = 53,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423.74/264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.03

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