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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.62, 815.42 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.62, 815.42 and 132.76 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.62 : 815.42 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.62/815.42 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.62x = 815.42 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.62x = 108,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,253.45/543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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