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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.25, 545.12 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.25, 545.12 and 135.25 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.25 : 545.12 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.25/545.12 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.25x = 545.12 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.25x = 73,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,727.48/363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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