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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.79, 545.54 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.79, 545.54 and 132.69 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.79 : 545.54 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.79/545.54 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.79x = 545.54 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.79x = 72,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,386.02/363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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