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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 543.95 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 543.95 and 131.44 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 543.95 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/543.95 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 543.95 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 71,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,496.79/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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