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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 544.56 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 544.56 and 131.88 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 544.56 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/544.56 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 544.56 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 71,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,815.06/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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