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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 543.33 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 543.33 and 131.04 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 543.33 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/543.33 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 543.33 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 71,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,199.86/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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