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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.63, 545.55 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.63, 545.55 and 132.51 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 545.55 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/545.55 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 545.55 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 72,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,290.83/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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