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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.35, 545.03 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.35, 545.03 and 132.26 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.35 : 545.03 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.35/545.03 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.35x = 545.03 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.35x = 72,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,082.28/363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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