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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 544.96 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 544.96 and 132.27 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 544.96 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/544.96 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 544.96 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 72,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,079.98/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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