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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.08, 543.07 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.08, 543.07 and 130.95 is: 196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.08 : 543.07 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.08/543.07 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.08x = 543.07 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.08x = 71,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,115.02/362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.41

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