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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.21, 545.94 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.21, 545.94 and 132.94 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.21 : 545.94 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.21/545.94 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.21x = 545.94 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.21x = 72,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,577.26/364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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