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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.55, 537.95 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.55, 537.95 and 197.35 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.55 : 537.95 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.55/537.95 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.55x = 537.95 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.55x = 106,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,163.58/359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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