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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 541.51 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 541.51 and 130.02 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 541.51 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/541.51 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 541.51 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 70,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,409.33/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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