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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.93, 544.44 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.93, 544.44 and 131.84 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.93 : 544.44 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.93/544.44 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.93x = 544.44 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.93x = 71,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,781.10/362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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