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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 542.61 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 542.61 and 130.59 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 542.61 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/542.61 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 542.61 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 70,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,859.44/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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