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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 539.36 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 539.36 and 197.37 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 539.36 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/539.36 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 539.36 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 106,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,449.80/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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