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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 539.19 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 539.19 and 197.46 is: 295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 539.19 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/539.19 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 539.19 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 106,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,468.46/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.82

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