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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 536.67 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 536.67 and 193.16 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 536.67 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/536.67 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 536.67 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 103,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,659.53/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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