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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.87, 544.33 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.87, 544.33 and 131.76 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.87 : 544.33 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.87/544.33 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.87x = 544.33 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.87x = 71,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,720.92/362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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