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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 546.31 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 546.31 and 133.26 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 546.31 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/546.31 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 546.31 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 72,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,799.39/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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