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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.11, 541.50 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.11, 541.50 and 130.01 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.11 : 541.50 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.11/541.50 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.11x = 541.50 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.11x = 70,397.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,397.71/361.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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