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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.49, 545.06 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.49, 545.06 and 132.37 is: 198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.49 : 545.06 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.49/545.06 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.49x = 545.06 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.49x = 72,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,148.93/363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.49

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