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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 544.72 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 544.72 and 131.93 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 544.72 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/544.72 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 544.72 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 71,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,867.21/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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