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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.19, 543.39 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.19, 543.39 and 131.07 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.19 : 543.39 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.19/543.39 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.19x = 543.39 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.19x = 71,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,222.13/362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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