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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.18, 538.31 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.18, 538.31 and 194.64 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.18 : 538.31 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.18/538.31 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.18x = 538.31 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.18x = 104,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,776.66/359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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