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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.98, 541.32 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.98, 541.32 and 126.66 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.98 : 541.32 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.98/541.32 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.98x = 541.32 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.98x = 68,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,563.59/360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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