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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.89, 539.97 and 197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.89, 539.97 and 197.53 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.89 : 539.97 = 197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.89/539.97 = 197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.89x = 539.97 × 197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.89x = 106,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,660.27/359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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