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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 537.50 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 537.50 and 195.88 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 537.50 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/537.50 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 537.50 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 105,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,285.50/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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