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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.87, 545.87 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.87, 545.87 and 132.75 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.87 : 545.87 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.87/545.87 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.87x = 545.87 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.87x = 72,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,463.58/363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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