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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.51, 542.33 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.51, 542.33 and 130.54 is: 195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.51 : 542.33 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.51/542.33 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.51x = 542.33 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.51x = 70,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795.76/361.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.83

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