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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 544.68 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 544.68 and 131.97 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 544.68 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/544.68 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 544.68 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 71,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,881.42/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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