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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 545.43 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 545.43 and 132.54 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 545.43 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/545.43 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 545.43 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 72,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,291.29/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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