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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 538.13 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 538.13 and 196.13 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 538.13 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/538.13 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 538.13 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 105,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,543.44/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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