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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 542.14 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 542.14 and 127.06 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 542.14 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/542.14 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 542.14 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 68,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,883.67/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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