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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.18, 537.47 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.18, 537.47 and 196.04 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.18 : 537.47 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.18/537.47 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.18x = 537.47 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.18x = 105,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,365.62/358.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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