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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 545.54 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 545.54 and 132.66 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 545.54 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/545.54 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 545.54 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 72,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,371.34/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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