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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.51, 546.57 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.51, 546.57 and 133.34 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.51 : 546.57 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.51/546.57 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.51x = 546.57 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.51x = 72,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,879.64/364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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