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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.59, 543.99 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.59, 543.99 and 131.59 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.59 : 543.99 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.59/543.99 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.59x = 543.99 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.59x = 71,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,580.92/362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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