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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.88, 543.06 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.88, 543.06 and 133.88 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.88 : 543.06 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.88/543.06 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.88x = 543.06 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.88x = 72,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,701.49/361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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