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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.95, 540.29 and 197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.95, 540.29 and 197.71 is: 296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.95 : 540.29 = 197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.95/540.29 = 197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.95x = 540.29 × 197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.95x = 106,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,819.75/359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.76

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