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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.57, 546.90 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.57, 546.90 and 133.60 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.57 : 546.90 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.57/546.90 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.57x = 546.90 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.57x = 73,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,065.84/364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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