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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.33, 538.94 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.33, 538.94 and 128.19 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.33 : 538.94 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.33/538.94 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.33x = 538.94 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.33x = 69,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,083.38/359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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