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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 545.31 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 545.31 and 132.48 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 545.31 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/545.31 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 545.31 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 72,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,242.67/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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