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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.59, 539.61 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.59, 539.61 and 195.17 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.59 : 539.61 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.59/539.61 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.59x = 539.61 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.59x = 105,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,314.05/359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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