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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 544.57 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 544.57 and 131.96 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 544.57 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/544.57 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 544.57 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 71,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,862.49/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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