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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.73, 538.44 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.73, 538.44 and 196.76 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.73 : 538.44 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.73/538.44 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.73x = 538.44 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.73x = 105,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,943.45/358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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