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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 546.42 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 546.42 and 133.12 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 546.42 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/546.42 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 546.42 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 72,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,739.43/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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