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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.81, 541.26 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.81, 541.26 and 129.63 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.81 : 541.26 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.81/541.26 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.81x = 541.26 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.81x = 70,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,163.53/360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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