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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 542.04 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 542.04 and 130.14 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 542.04 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/542.04 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 542.04 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 70,541.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,541.09/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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