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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 537.96 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 537.96 and 196.31 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 537.96 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/537.96 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 537.96 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 105,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,609.01/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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