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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 545.86 and 132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 545.86 and 132.91 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 545.86 = 132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/545.86 = 132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 545.86 × 132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 72,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,547.86/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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