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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.57, 816.85 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.57, 816.85 and 133.72 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.57 : 816.85 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.57/816.85 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.57x = 816.85 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.57x = 109,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,229.18/544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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