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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.81, 539.91 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.81, 539.91 and 197.54 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.81 : 539.91 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.81/539.91 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.81x = 539.91 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.81x = 106,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,653.82/359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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