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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.55, 539.46 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.55, 539.46 and 197.55 is: 296.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.55 : 539.46 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.55/539.46 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.55x = 539.46 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.55x = 106,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,570.32/359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.40

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