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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 543.51 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 543.51 and 131.07 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 543.51 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/543.51 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 543.51 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 71,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,237.86/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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