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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 537.33 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 537.33 and 193.64 is: 290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 537.33 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/537.33 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 537.33 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 104,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,049.64/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.50

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