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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.39, 542.35 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.39, 542.35 and 130.28 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.39 : 542.35 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.39/542.35 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.39x = 542.35 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.39x = 70,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,657.36/361.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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