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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.49, 538.65 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.49, 538.65 and 196.68 is: 294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.49 : 538.65 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.49/538.65 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.49x = 538.65 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.49x = 105,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,941.68/359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.70

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