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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.98, 541.34 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.98, 541.34 and 129.84 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.98 : 541.34 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.98/541.34 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.98x = 541.34 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.98x = 70,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,287.59/360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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