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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 542.76 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 542.76 and 130.75 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 542.76 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/542.76 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 542.76 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 70,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,967.04/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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