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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.43, 543.65 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.43, 543.65 and 131.27 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.43 : 543.65 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.43/543.65 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.43x = 543.65 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.43x = 71,361.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,361.56/362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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