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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 542.03 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 542.03 and 130.26 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 542.03 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/542.03 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 542.03 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 70,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,602.12/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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