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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.23, 543.27 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.23, 543.27 and 131.13 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.23 : 543.27 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.23/543.27 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.23x = 543.27 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.23x = 71,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,238.75/362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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