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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.46, 543.58 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.46, 543.58 and 131.32 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.46 : 543.58 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.46/543.58 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.46x = 543.58 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.46x = 71,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,382.93/362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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