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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.43, 539.72 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.43, 539.72 and 197.92 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.43 : 539.72 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.43/539.72 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.43x = 539.72 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.43x = 106,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,821.38/360.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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