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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.95, 365.63 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.95, 365.63 and 146.92 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.95 : 365.63 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.95/365.63 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.95x = 365.63 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.95x = 53,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,718.36/264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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