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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.58, 365.12 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.58, 365.12 and 146.55 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.58 : 365.12 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.58/365.12 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.58x = 365.12 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.58x = 53,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,508.70/264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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