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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 542.61 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 542.61 and 130.68 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 542.61 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/542.61 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 542.61 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 70,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,909.05/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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