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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 539.10 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 539.10 and 197.13 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 539.10 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/539.10 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 539.10 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 106,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,272.78/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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