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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.66, 541.07 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.66, 541.07 and 129.57 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.66 : 541.07 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.66/541.07 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.66x = 541.07 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.66x = 70,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,106.44/360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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