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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 542.34 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 542.34 and 130.40 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 542.34 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/542.34 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 542.34 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 70,721.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,721.14/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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