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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.87, 544.45 and 131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.87, 544.45 and 131.87 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.87 : 544.45 = 131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.87/544.45 = 131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.87x = 544.45 × 131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.87x = 71,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,793.90/362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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