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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 541.61 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 541.61 and 130.13 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 541.61 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/541.61 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 541.61 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 70,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,476.35/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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