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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 538.58 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 538.58 and 131 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 538.58 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/538.58 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 538.58 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 70,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,553.98/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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