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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.66, 540.84 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.66, 540.84 and 129.50 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.66 : 540.84 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.66/540.84 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.66x = 540.84 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.66x = 70,038.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,038.78/360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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