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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 542.54 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 542.54 and 130.68 is: 196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 542.54 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/542.54 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 542.54 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 70,899.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,899.13/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.05

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