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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 541.43 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 541.43 and 130.01 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 541.43 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/541.43 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 541.43 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 70,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,389.18/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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