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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.65, 542.40 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.65, 542.40 and 127.42 is: 191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.65 : 542.40 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.65/542.40 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.65x = 542.40 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.65x = 69,112.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,112.61/361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.10

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