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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 542.37 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 542.37 and 130.50 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 542.37 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/542.37 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 542.37 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 70,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,779.29/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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