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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.28, 541.93 and 101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.28, 541.93 and 101.29 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.28 : 541.93 = 101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.28/541.93 = 101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.28x = 541.93 × 101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.28x = 54,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,892.09/361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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