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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 543.20 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 543.20 and 131.00 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 543.20 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/543.20 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 543.20 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 71,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,155.83/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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