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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.53, 537.80 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.53, 537.80 and 196.19 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.53 : 537.80 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.53/537.80 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.53x = 537.80 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.53x = 105,510.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,510.13/358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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