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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 546 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 546 and 132.88 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 546 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/546 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 546 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 72,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,552.48/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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