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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 541.41 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 541.41 and 129.86 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 541.41 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/541.41 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 541.41 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 70,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,307.50/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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