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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.80, 539.71 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.80, 539.71 and 197.39 is: 296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.80 : 539.71 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.80/539.71 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.80x = 539.71 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.80x = 106,534.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,534.21/359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.09

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