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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 545.15 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 545.15 and 119.87 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 545.15 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/545.15 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 545.15 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 65,347.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,347.13/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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