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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 541.08 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 541.08 and 129.81 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 541.08 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/541.08 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 541.08 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 70,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,237.59/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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