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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 540.57 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 540.57 and 195.94 is: 293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 540.57 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/540.57 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 540.57 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 105,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,922.22/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.98

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