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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.61, 546.74 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.61, 546.74 and 133.49 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.61 : 546.74 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.61/546.74 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.61x = 546.74 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.61x = 72,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,985.52/364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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