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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.80, 541.14 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.80, 541.14 and 129.66 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.80 : 541.14 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.80/541.14 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.80x = 541.14 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.80x = 70,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,161.70/360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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