Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 540 and 132
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360, 540 and 132 is: 198
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360 : 540 = 132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360/540 = 132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360x = 540 × 132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360x = 71,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,280/360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198
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