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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 541.06 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 541.06 and 129.55 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 541.06 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/541.06 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 541.06 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 70,095.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,095.87/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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