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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 546.58 and 197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 546.58 and 197.47 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 546.58 = 197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/546.58 = 197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 546.58 × 197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 107,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,934.08/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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