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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.55, 545.16 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.55, 545.16 and 132.28 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.55 : 545.16 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.55/545.16 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.55x = 545.16 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.55x = 72,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,111.74/363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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