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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.18, 536.45 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.18, 536.45 and 195.48 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.18 : 536.45 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.18/536.45 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.18x = 536.45 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.18x = 104,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,864.27/358.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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