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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 542.40 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 542.40 and 197.04 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 542.40 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/542.40 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 542.40 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 106,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,874.50/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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