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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 544.78 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 544.78 and 132.12 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 544.78 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/544.78 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 544.78 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 71,976.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,976.33/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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