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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 536.31 and 195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 536.31 and 195.63 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 536.31 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/536.31 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 536.31 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 104,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,918.33/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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