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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 545.00 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 545.00 and 132.18 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 545.00 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/545.00 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 545.00 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 72,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,037.44/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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