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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 365.52 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 365.52 and 146.85 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 365.52 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/365.52 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 365.52 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 53,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,675.79/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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