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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 539.72 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 539.72 and 194.78 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 539.72 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/539.72 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 539.72 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 105,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,122.99/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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