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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 543.02 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 543.02 and 130.84 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 543.02 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/543.02 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 543.02 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 71,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,048.08/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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