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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.98, 547.34 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.98, 547.34 and 133.86 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.98 : 547.34 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.98/547.34 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.98x = 547.34 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.98x = 73,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,266.93/364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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