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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 546.26 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 546.26 and 133.09 is: 199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 546.26 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/546.26 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 546.26 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 72,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,701.08/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.58

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