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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 542.40 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 542.40 and 130.55 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 542.40 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/542.40 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 542.40 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 70,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,807.12/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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