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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.16, 540.08 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.16, 540.08 and 132 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.16 : 540.08 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.16/540.08 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.16x = 540.08 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.16x = 71,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,290.56/360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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