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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.31, 541.65 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.31, 541.65 and 130.07 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.31 : 541.65 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.31/541.65 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.31x = 541.65 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.31x = 70,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,449.71/361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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