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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 365.61 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 365.61 and 146.91 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 365.61 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/365.61 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 365.61 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 53,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,712.59/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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