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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.82, 541.24 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.82, 541.24 and 129.72 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.82 : 541.24 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.82/541.24 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.82x = 541.24 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.82x = 70,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,209.65/360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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