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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.33, 541.85 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.33, 541.85 and 130.15 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.33 : 541.85 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.33/541.85 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.33x = 541.85 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.33x = 70,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,521.78/361.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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