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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.33, 542.07 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.33, 542.07 and 130.21 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.33 : 542.07 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.33/542.07 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.33x = 542.07 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.33x = 70,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,582.93/361.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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