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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 365.51 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 365.51 and 146.82 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 365.51 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/365.51 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 365.51 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 53,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,664.36/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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