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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 538.40 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 538.40 and 196.52 is: 294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 538.40 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/538.40 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 538.40 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 105,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,806.37/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.82

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