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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 542.12 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 542.12 and 133.25 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 542.12 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/542.12 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 542.12 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 72,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,237.49/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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