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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 538.88 and 205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 538.88 and 205.19 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 538.88 = 205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/538.88 = 205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 538.88 × 205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 110,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,569.07/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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