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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 543.24 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 543.24 and 131.16 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 543.24 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/543.24 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 543.24 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 71,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,251.36/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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