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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 545.43 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 545.43 and 132.58 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 545.43 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/545.43 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 545.43 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 72,313.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,313.11/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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