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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 544.27 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 544.27 and 131.79 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 544.27 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/544.27 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 544.27 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 71,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,731.30/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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