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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 544.41 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 544.41 and 131.86 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 544.41 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/544.41 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 544.41 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 71,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,785.90/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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