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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.77, 545.48 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.77, 545.48 and 132.50 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.77 : 545.48 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.77/545.48 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.77x = 545.48 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.77x = 72,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,273.70/363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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