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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 544.48 and 131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 544.48 and 131.87 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 544.48 = 131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/544.48 = 131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 544.48 × 131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 71,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,801.61/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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