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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.93, 544.35 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.93, 544.35 and 131.81 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.93 : 544.35 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.93/544.35 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.93x = 544.35 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.93x = 71,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,749.85/362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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