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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.49, 365 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.49, 365 and 146.47 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.49 : 365 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.49/365 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.49x = 365 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.49x = 53,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,461.55/264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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