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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 538.56 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 538.56 and 196.58 is: 295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 538.56 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/538.56 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 538.56 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 105,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,867.43/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.10

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