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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 396.90 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 396.90 and 147.56 is: 221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 396.90 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/396.90 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 396.90 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 58,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,564.58/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.03

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