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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.91, 542.70 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.91, 542.70 and 130.77 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.91 : 542.70 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.91/542.70 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.91x = 542.70 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.91x = 70,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,968.88/361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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