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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.09, 542.81 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.09, 542.81 and 130.92 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.09 : 542.81 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.09/542.81 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.09x = 542.81 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.09x = 71,066.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,066.07/362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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