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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 543.24 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 543.24 and 131.09 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 543.24 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/543.24 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 543.24 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 71,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,210.62/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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