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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 546.44 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 546.44 and 133.12 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 546.44 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/546.44 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 546.44 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 72,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,742.09/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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