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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.85, 538.73 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.85, 538.73 and 196.65 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.85 : 538.73 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.85/538.73 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.85x = 538.73 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.85x = 105,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,941.25/358.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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