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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.70, 539.43 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.70, 539.43 and 128.55 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.70 : 539.43 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.70/539.43 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.70x = 539.43 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.70x = 69,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,343.73/359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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