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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.73, 542.61 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.73, 542.61 and 130.67 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.73 : 542.61 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.73/542.61 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.73x = 542.61 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.73x = 70,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,902.85/361.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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