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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.23, 541.70 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.23, 541.70 and 130.12 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.23 : 541.70 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.23/541.70 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.23x = 541.70 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.23x = 70,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,485.35/361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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