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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 545.52 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 545.52 and 132.58 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 545.52 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/545.52 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 545.52 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 72,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,325.04/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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