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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.05, 541.62 and 129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.05, 541.62 and 129.97 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.05 : 541.62 = 129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.05/541.62 = 129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.05x = 541.62 × 129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.05x = 70,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,394.35/361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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