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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.17, 545.93 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.17, 545.93 and 132.90 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.17 : 545.93 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.17/545.93 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.17x = 545.93 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.17x = 72,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,552.08/364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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