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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.55, 540.82 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.55, 540.82 and 129.40 is: 194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.55 : 540.82 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.55/540.82 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.55x = 540.82 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.55x = 69,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,980.92/360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.09

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