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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.48, 538.86 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.48, 538.86 and 197.12 is: 295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.48 : 538.86 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.48/538.86 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.48x = 538.86 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.48x = 106,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,220.08/359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.48

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