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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 546.96 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 546.96 and 133.58 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 546.96 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/546.96 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 546.96 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 73,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,064.28/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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