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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.41, 541.95 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.41, 541.95 and 130.26 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.41 : 541.95 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.41/541.95 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.41x = 541.95 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.41x = 70,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,594.41/361.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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