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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.82, 543.78 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.82, 543.78 and 131.52 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.82 : 543.78 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.82/543.78 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.82x = 543.78 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.82x = 71,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,517.95/362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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