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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.07, 541.57 and 129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.07, 541.57 and 129.97 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.07 : 541.57 = 129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.07/541.57 = 129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.07x = 541.57 × 129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.07x = 70,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,387.85/361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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