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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 546.18 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 546.18 and 133.09 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 546.18 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/546.18 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 546.18 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 72,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,689.23/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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