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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.73, 544.14 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.73, 544.14 and 131.59 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.73 : 544.14 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.73/544.14 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.73x = 544.14 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.73x = 71,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,603.38/362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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