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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 539.46 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 539.46 and 197.44 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 539.46 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/539.46 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 539.46 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 106,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,509.63/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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