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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 546.36 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 546.36 and 133.20 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 546.36 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/546.36 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 546.36 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 72,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,775.15/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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