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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 545.95 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 545.95 and 132.81 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 545.95 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/545.95 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 545.95 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 72,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,506.96/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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