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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 537.58 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 537.58 and 193.61 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 537.58 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/537.58 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 537.58 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 104,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,079.90/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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