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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.12, 537.90 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.12, 537.90 and 204.96 is: 307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.12 : 537.90 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.12/537.90 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.12x = 537.90 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.12x = 110,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,247.98/359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.00

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