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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 545.08 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 545.08 and 132.27 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 545.08 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/545.08 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 545.08 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 72,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,095.71/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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