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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.73, 540.95 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.73, 540.95 and 129.62 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.73 : 540.95 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.73/540.95 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.73x = 540.95 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.73x = 70,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,117.29/360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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