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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 542.87 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 542.87 and 133.75 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 542.87 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/542.87 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 542.87 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 72,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,608.86/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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