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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 539.33 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 539.33 and 196.72 is: 295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 539.33 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/539.33 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 539.33 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 106,094.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,094.67/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.59

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