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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.83, 539.38 and 128.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.83, 539.38 and 128.53 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.83 : 539.38 = 128.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.83/539.38 = 128.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.83x = 539.38 × 128.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.83x = 69,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,327.35/359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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