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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 542.23 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 542.23 and 130.39 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 542.23 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/542.23 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 542.23 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 70,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,701.70/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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