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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.60, 816.89 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.60, 816.89 and 133.73 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.60 : 816.89 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.60/816.89 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.60x = 816.89 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.60x = 109,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,242.03/544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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