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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.68, 541.08 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.68, 541.08 and 126.48 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.68 : 541.08 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.68/541.08 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.68x = 541.08 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.68x = 68,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,436.81/360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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