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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 541.08 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 541.08 and 129.63 is: 194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 541.08 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/541.08 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 541.08 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 70,140.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,140.20/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.43

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