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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 543.08 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 543.08 and 134 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 543.08 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/543.08 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 543.08 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 72,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,772.72/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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