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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 542.38 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 542.38 and 130.51 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 542.38 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/542.38 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 542.38 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 70,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,786.01/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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