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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.38, 543.53 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.38, 543.53 and 131.26 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.38 : 543.53 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.38/543.53 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.38x = 543.53 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.38x = 71,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,343.75/362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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