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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 538.20 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 538.20 and 196.38 is: 294.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 538.20 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/538.20 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 538.20 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 105,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,691.72/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.69

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