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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 547.29 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 547.29 and 133.71 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 547.29 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/547.29 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 547.29 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 73,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,178.15/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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