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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.45, 545.06 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.45, 545.06 and 132.29 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.45 : 545.06 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.45/545.06 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.45x = 545.06 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.45x = 72,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,102.60/363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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