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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.89, 538.47 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.89, 538.47 and 196.53 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.89 : 538.47 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.89/538.47 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.89x = 538.47 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.89x = 105,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,825.51/358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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