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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.09, 544.74 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.09, 544.74 and 132.09 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.09 : 544.74 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.09/544.74 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.09x = 544.74 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.09x = 71,951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,951.98/363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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