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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 365.07 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 365.07 and 146.52 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 365.07 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/365.07 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 365.07 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 53,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,490.06/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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