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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.20, 539.16 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.20, 539.16 and 196.96 is: 295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.20 : 539.16 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.20/539.16 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.20x = 539.16 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.20x = 106,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,192.95/359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.64

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