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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.30, 539.03 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.30, 539.03 and 196.94 is: 295.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.30 : 539.03 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.30/539.03 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.30x = 539.03 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.30x = 106,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,156.57/359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.45

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