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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 544.78 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 544.78 and 132.10 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 544.78 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/544.78 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 544.78 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 71,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,964.24/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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