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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 547.20 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 547.20 and 130.56 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 547.20 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/547.20 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 547.20 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 71,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,442.43/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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