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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.26, 540.46 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.26, 540.46 and 129.16 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.26 : 540.46 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.26/540.46 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.26x = 540.46 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.26x = 69,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,805.81/360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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