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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 544.59 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 544.59 and 132.01 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 544.59 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/544.59 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 544.59 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 71,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,888.60/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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