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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.24, 540.56 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.24, 540.56 and 197.83 is: 296.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.24 : 540.56 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.24/540.56 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.24x = 540.56 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.24x = 106,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,938.98/360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.85

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