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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.26, 543.54 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.26, 543.54 and 131.14 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.26 : 543.54 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.26/543.54 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.26x = 543.54 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.26x = 71,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,279.84/362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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