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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 537.90 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 537.90 and 196.60 is: 294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 537.90 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/537.90 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 537.90 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 105,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,751.14/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.46

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