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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.07, 544.71 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.07, 544.71 and 131.95 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.07 : 544.71 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.07/544.71 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.07x = 544.71 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.07x = 71,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,874.48/363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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