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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 536.52 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 536.52 and 195.76 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 536.52 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/536.52 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 536.52 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 105,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,029.16/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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