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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 538.20 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 538.20 and 196.19 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 538.20 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/538.20 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 538.20 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 105,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,588.05/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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