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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 537.22 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 537.22 and 195.91 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 537.22 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/537.22 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 537.22 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 105,246.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,246.77/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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