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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 541.57 and 129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 541.57 and 129.95 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 541.57 = 129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/541.57 = 129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 541.57 × 129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 70,377.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,377.02/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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