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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.82, 540.03 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.82, 540.03 and 197.62 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.82 : 540.03 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.82/540.03 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.82x = 540.03 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.82x = 106,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,720.73/359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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