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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.09, 538.83 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.09, 538.83 and 196.75 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.09 : 538.83 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.09/538.83 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.09x = 538.83 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.09x = 106,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,014.80/359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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