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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 538.71 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 538.71 and 197.84 is: 296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 538.71 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/538.71 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 538.71 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 106,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,579.73/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.77

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