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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.01, 544.59 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.01, 544.59 and 131.91 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.01 : 544.59 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.01/544.59 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.01x = 544.59 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.01x = 71,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,836.21/363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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