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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.37, 543.56 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.37, 543.56 and 131.33 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.37 : 543.56 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.37/543.56 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.37x = 543.56 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.37x = 71,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,382.36/362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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