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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.67 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.67 and 146.97 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.67 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.67 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.67 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 53,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,743.66/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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