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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.46, 537.48 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.46, 537.48 and 196.10 is: 294.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.46 : 537.48 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.46/537.48 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.46x = 537.48 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.46x = 105,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,399.83/358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.04

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