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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.63, 539.31 and 197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.63, 539.31 and 197.09 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.63 : 539.31 = 197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.63/539.31 = 197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.63x = 539.31 × 197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.63x = 106,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,292.61/359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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