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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 546.51 and 133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 546.51 and 133.11 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 546.51 = 133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/546.51 = 133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 546.51 × 133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 72,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,745.95/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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