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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 543.63 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 543.63 and 131.43 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 543.63 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/543.63 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 543.63 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 71,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,449.29/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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