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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.06, 542.61 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.06, 542.61 and 197.60 is: 296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.06 : 542.61 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.06/542.61 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.06x = 542.61 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.06x = 107,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,216.03/362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.13

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