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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 539.73 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 539.73 and 197.62 is: 296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 539.73 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/539.73 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 539.73 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 106,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,658.74/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.29

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