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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 546.45 and 133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 546.45 and 133.19 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 546.45 = 133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/546.45 = 133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 546.45 × 133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 72,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,782.54/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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