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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.90, 537.74 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.90, 537.74 and 196.70 is: 294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.90 : 537.74 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.90/537.74 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.90x = 537.74 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.90x = 105,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,773.46/358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.72

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