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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 543 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 543 and 130.84 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 543 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/543 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 543 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 71,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,046.12/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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