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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.57, 540.71 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.57, 540.71 and 129.41 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.57 : 540.71 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.57/540.71 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.57x = 540.71 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.57x = 69,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,975.48/360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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