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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.67, 546.68 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.67, 546.68 and 133.40 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.67 : 546.68 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.67/546.68 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.67x = 546.68 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.67x = 72,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,923.71/364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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