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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 541.90 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 541.90 and 130.21 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 541.90 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/541.90 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 541.90 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 70,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,559.61/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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