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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.57, 545.40 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.57, 545.40 and 132.60 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.57 : 545.40 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.57/545.40 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.57x = 545.40 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.57x = 72,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,320.04/363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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