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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.37, 545.12 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.37, 545.12 and 132.28 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.37 : 545.12 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.37/545.12 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.37x = 545.12 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.37x = 72,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,108.47/363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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