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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 546.18 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 546.18 and 132.97 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 546.18 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/546.18 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 546.18 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 72,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,625.55/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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