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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.19, 814.79 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.19, 814.79 and 132.32 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.19 : 814.79 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.19/814.79 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.19x = 814.79 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.19x = 107,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,814.39/543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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