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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 544.68 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 544.68 and 132.08 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 544.68 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/544.68 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 544.68 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 71,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,941.33/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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