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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 541.62 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 541.62 and 130.02 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 541.62 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/541.62 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 541.62 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 70,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,421.43/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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