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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 542.82 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 542.82 and 130.60 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 542.82 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/542.82 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 542.82 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 70,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,892.29/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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