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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 538.96 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 538.96 and 128.28 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 538.96 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/538.96 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 538.96 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 69,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,137.79/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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