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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 539.70 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 539.70 and 194.76 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 539.70 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/539.70 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 539.70 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 105,111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,111.97/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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