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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 541.48 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 541.48 and 129.88 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 541.48 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/541.48 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 541.48 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 70,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,327.42/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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