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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 539.54 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 539.54 and 195.46 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 539.54 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/539.54 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 539.54 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 105,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,458.49/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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