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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.65, 546.80 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.65, 546.80 and 133.37 is: 199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.65 : 546.80 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.65/546.80 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.65x = 546.80 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.65x = 72,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,926.72/364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.99

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