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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.88, 545.82 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.88, 545.82 and 132.83 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.88 : 545.82 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.88/545.82 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.88x = 545.82 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.88x = 72,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,501.27/363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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