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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.18, 543.32 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.18, 543.32 and 131.04 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.18 : 543.32 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.18/543.32 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.18x = 543.32 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.18x = 71,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,196.65/362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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