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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.23, 543.36 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.23, 543.36 and 131.17 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.23 : 543.36 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.23/543.36 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.23x = 543.36 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.23x = 71,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,272.53/362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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