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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.36, 537.77 and 196.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.36, 537.77 and 196.15 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.36 : 537.77 = 196.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.36/537.77 = 196.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.36x = 537.77 × 196.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.36x = 105,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,483.59/358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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