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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.71, 539.36 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.71, 539.36 and 128.55 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.71 : 539.36 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.71/539.36 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.71x = 539.36 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.71x = 69,336.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,336.59/359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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