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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 541.49 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 541.49 and 126.77 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 541.49 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/541.49 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 541.49 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 68,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,641.35/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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