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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.27, 543.40 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.27, 543.40 and 131.11 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.27 : 543.40 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.27/543.40 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.27x = 543.40 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.27x = 71,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,245.77/362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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