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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.88, 536.83 and 196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.88, 536.83 and 196.59 is: 294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 536.83 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/536.83 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 536.83 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 105,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,535.41/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.89

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