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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 542.75 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 542.75 and 130.91 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 542.75 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/542.75 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 542.75 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 71,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,051.40/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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