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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 539.94 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 539.94 and 197.76 is: 296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 539.94 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/539.94 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 539.94 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 106,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,778.53/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.83

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