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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 538.65 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 538.65 and 196.29 is: 295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 538.65 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/538.65 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 538.65 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 105,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,731.61/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.10

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