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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.17, 538.91 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.17, 538.91 and 194.45 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.17 : 538.91 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.17/538.91 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.17x = 538.91 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.17x = 104,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,791.05/359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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