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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 535.74 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 535.74 and 193.17 is: 289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 535.74 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/535.74 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 535.74 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 103,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,487.93/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.13

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