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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 536.24 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 536.24 and 195.60 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 536.24 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/536.24 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 536.24 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 104,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,888.54/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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