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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.99, 540.18 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.99, 540.18 and 197.69 is: 296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.99 : 540.18 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.99/540.18 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.99x = 540.18 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.99x = 106,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,785.48/359.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.64

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