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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.89, 365.53 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.89, 365.53 and 146.86 is: 202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.89 : 365.53 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.89/365.53 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.89x = 365.53 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.89x = 53,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,681.74/264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.66

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