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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 365.35 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 365.35 and 146.73 is: 202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 365.35 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/365.35 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 365.35 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 53,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,605.98/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.47

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