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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 537.71 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 537.71 and 196.11 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 537.71 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/537.71 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 537.71 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 105,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,449.33/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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