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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 365.02 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 365.02 and 146.49 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 365.02 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/365.02 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 365.02 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 53,471.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,471.96/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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