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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 546.95 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 546.95 and 133.52 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 546.95 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/546.95 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 546.95 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 73,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,026.36/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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