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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 546.08 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 546.08 and 132.84 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 546.08 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/546.08 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 546.08 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 72,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,541.27/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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