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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 543.51 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 543.51 and 131.37 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 543.51 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/543.51 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 543.51 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 71,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,401.93/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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