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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.68, 540.16 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.68, 540.16 and 197.96 is: 296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.68 : 540.16 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.68/540.16 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.68x = 540.16 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.68x = 106,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,930.07/360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.47

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