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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 543.97 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 543.97 and 131.59 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 543.97 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/543.97 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 543.97 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 71,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,582.88/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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