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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.57, 546.89 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.57, 546.89 and 133.38 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.57 : 546.89 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.57/546.89 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.57x = 546.89 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.57x = 72,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,943.52/364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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