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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.45, 542.17 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.45, 542.17 and 130.34 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.45 : 542.17 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.45/542.17 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.45x = 542.17 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.45x = 70,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,666.44/361.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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