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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 539.18 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 539.18 and 205.94 is: 308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 539.18 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/539.18 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 539.18 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 111,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,039.82/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.52

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