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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 543.96 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 543.96 and 131.58 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 543.96 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/543.96 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 543.96 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 71,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,574.26/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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