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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 546.54 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 546.54 and 133.42 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 546.54 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/546.54 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 546.54 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 72,919.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,919.37/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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