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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.96, 536.75 and 193.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.96, 536.75 and 193.63 is: 290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.96 : 536.75 = 193.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.96/536.75 = 193.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.96x = 536.75 × 193.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.96x = 103,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,928.59/357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.33

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