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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.49, 546.58 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.49, 546.58 and 133.32 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.49 : 546.58 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.49/546.58 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.49x = 546.58 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.49x = 72,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,870.05/364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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