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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 542.44 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 542.44 and 130.42 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 542.44 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/542.44 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 542.44 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 70,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,745.02/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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