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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.79, 536.11 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.79, 536.11 and 193.26 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.79 : 536.11 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.79/536.11 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.79x = 536.11 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.79x = 103,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,608.62/357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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