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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.49, 545.42 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.49, 545.42 and 132.53 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.49 : 545.42 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.49/545.42 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.49x = 545.42 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.49x = 72,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,287.20/363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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