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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 539 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 539 and 196.88 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 539 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/539 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 539 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 106,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,118.32/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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