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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.87, 542.83 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.87, 542.83 and 130.76 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.87 : 542.83 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.87/542.83 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.87x = 542.83 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.87x = 70,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,980.06/361.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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