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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 364.95 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 364.95 and 146.43 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 364.95 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/364.95 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 364.95 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 53,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439.63/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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