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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.81, 541.22 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.81, 541.22 and 129.68 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.81 : 541.22 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.81/541.22 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.81x = 541.22 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.81x = 70,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,186.11/360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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