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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.80, 544.25 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.80, 544.25 and 131.80 is: 197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.80 : 544.25 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.80/544.25 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.80x = 544.25 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.80x = 71,733.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,733.11/362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.72

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