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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 543.74 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 543.74 and 131.43 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 543.74 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/543.74 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 543.74 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 71,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,463.75/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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