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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 537.41 and 193.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 537.41 and 193.45 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 537.41 = 193.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/537.41 = 193.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 537.41 × 193.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 103,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,960.06/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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