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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 537.21 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 537.21 and 195.84 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 537.21 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/537.21 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 537.21 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 105,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,207.21/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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