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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.53, 540.49 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.53, 540.49 and 129.28 is: 193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.53 : 540.49 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.53/540.49 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.53x = 540.49 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.53x = 69,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,874.55/360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.81

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