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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.05, 540.14 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.05, 540.14 and 197.69 is: 296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.05 : 540.14 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.05/540.14 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.05x = 540.14 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.05x = 106,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,776.59/360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.56

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