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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.63, 544.05 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.63, 544.05 and 131.51 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.63 : 544.05 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.63/544.05 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.63x = 544.05 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.63x = 71,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,549.38/362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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