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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 542.90 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 542.90 and 130.93 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 542.90 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/542.90 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 542.90 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 71,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,081.24/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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