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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 543.98 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 543.98 and 131.64 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 543.98 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/543.98 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 543.98 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 71,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,609.53/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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