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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.07, 536.52 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.07, 536.52 and 195.89 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.07 : 536.52 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.07/536.52 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.07x = 536.52 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.07x = 105,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,098.90/358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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