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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 540.94 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 540.94 and 129.47 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 540.94 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/540.94 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 540.94 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 70,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,032.15/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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