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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.85, 541.14 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.85, 541.14 and 129.68 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.85 : 541.14 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.85/541.14 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.85x = 541.14 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.85x = 70,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,172.33/360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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