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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 543.18 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 543.18 and 131.04 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 543.18 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/543.18 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 543.18 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 71,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,178.31/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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