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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 545.07 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 545.07 and 129.15 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 545.07 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/545.07 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 545.07 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 70,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,395.79/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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