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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.61, 537.30 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.61, 537.30 and 196.20 is: 293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.61 : 537.30 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.61/537.30 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.61x = 537.30 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.61x = 105,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,418.26/358.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.97

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