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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.15, 543.29 and 127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.15, 543.29 and 127.91 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.15 : 543.29 = 127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.15/543.29 = 127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.15x = 543.29 × 127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.15x = 69,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,488.87/362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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