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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 543.46 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 543.46 and 131.22 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 543.46 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/543.46 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 543.46 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 71,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,312.74/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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