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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 538.21 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 538.21 and 193.77 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 538.21 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/538.21 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 538.21 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 104,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,288.95/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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