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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 544.29 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 544.29 and 131.78 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 544.29 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/544.29 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 544.29 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 71,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,723.32/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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