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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.50, 543.57 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.50, 543.57 and 131.35 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.50 : 543.57 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.50/543.57 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.50x = 543.57 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.50x = 71,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,398.95/362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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