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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 539.97 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 539.97 and 128.91 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 539.97 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/539.97 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 539.97 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 69,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,607.53/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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