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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 537.27 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 537.27 and 193.51 is: 290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 537.27 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/537.27 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 537.27 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 103,966.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,966.63/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.38

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