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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.94, 538.56 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.94, 538.56 and 196.58 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.94 : 538.56 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.94/538.56 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.94x = 538.56 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.94x = 105,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,870.12/358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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