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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.20, 537.76 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.20, 537.76 and 196.28 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.20 : 537.76 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.20/537.76 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.20x = 537.76 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.20x = 105,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,551.53/359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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