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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 543.09 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 543.09 and 105.50 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 543.09 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/543.09 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 543.09 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 57,296.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,296.00/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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