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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 546.71 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 546.71 and 133.52 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 546.71 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/546.71 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 546.71 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 72,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,996.72/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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