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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.59, 545.49 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.59, 545.49 and 132.59 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.59 : 545.49 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.59/545.49 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.59x = 545.49 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.59x = 72,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,326.52/363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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