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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 545.10 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 545.10 and 132.33 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 545.10 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/545.10 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 545.10 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 72,135.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,135.75/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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