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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.82, 538.83 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.82, 538.83 and 196.74 is: 294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.82 : 538.83 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.82/538.83 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.82x = 538.83 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.82x = 106,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,009.41/359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.62

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