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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 537.03 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 537.03 and 195.60 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 537.03 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/537.03 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 537.03 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 105,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,043.07/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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