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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.81, 538.41 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.81, 538.41 and 196.54 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.81 : 538.41 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.81/538.41 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.81x = 538.41 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.81x = 105,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,819.10/358.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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