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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.13, 537.54 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.13, 537.54 and 195.93 is: 294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 537.54 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/537.54 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 537.54 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 105,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,319.48/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.08

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