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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.38, 545.15 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.38, 545.15 and 129.08 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 545.15 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/545.15 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 545.15 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 70,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,367.96/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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