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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.37, 546.41 and 133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.37, 546.41 and 133.19 is: 199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.37 : 546.41 = 133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.37/546.41 = 133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.37x = 546.41 × 133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.37x = 72,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,777.05/364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.73

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