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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.31, 545.01 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.31, 545.01 and 132.13 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.31 : 545.01 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.31/545.01 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.31x = 545.01 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.31x = 72,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,012.17/363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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