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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 540.21 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 540.21 and 129.05 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 540.21 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/540.21 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 540.21 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 69,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,711.40/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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