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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 543.71 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 543.71 and 131.32 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 543.71 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/543.71 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 543.71 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 71,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,400.00/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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