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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.71, 539.60 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.71, 539.60 and 128.66 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.71 : 539.60 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.71/539.60 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.71x = 539.60 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.71x = 69,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,421.59/359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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