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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.00, 544.50 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.00, 544.50 and 131.74 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.00 : 544.50 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.00/544.50 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.00x = 544.50 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.00x = 71,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,734.50/363.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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