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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 542.73 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 542.73 and 130.79 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 542.73 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/542.73 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 542.73 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 70,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,983.66/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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