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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.42, 542.08 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.42, 542.08 and 130.28 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.42 : 542.08 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.42/542.08 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.42x = 542.08 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.42x = 70,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,619.15/361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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