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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.82, 542.62 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.82, 542.62 and 130.68 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.82 : 542.62 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.82/542.62 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.82x = 542.62 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.82x = 70,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,909.25/361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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