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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 816.47 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 816.47 and 133.46 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 816.47 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/816.47 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 816.47 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 108,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,961.34/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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