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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.73, 365.33 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.73, 365.33 and 145.10 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.73 : 365.33 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.73/365.33 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.73x = 365.33 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.73x = 53,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006.83/264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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