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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.63, 543.98 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.63, 543.98 and 131.66 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.63 : 543.98 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.63/543.98 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.63x = 543.98 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.63x = 71,620.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,620.41/362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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