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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 542 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 542 and 130.18 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 542 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/542 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 542 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 70,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,557.56/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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