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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 365.54 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 365.54 and 146.87 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 365.54 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/365.54 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 365.54 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 53,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,687.04/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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