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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 365.54 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 365.54 and 146.87 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 365.54 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/365.54 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 365.54 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 53,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,684.30/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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