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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 542.83 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 542.83 and 130.82 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 542.83 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/542.83 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 542.83 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 71,013.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,013.11/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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