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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.49, 544.91 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.49, 544.91 and 132.34 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.49 : 544.91 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.49/544.91 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.49x = 544.91 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.49x = 72,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,111.09/363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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