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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.41, 536.68 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.41, 536.68 and 195.76 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.41 : 536.68 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.41/536.68 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.41x = 536.68 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.41x = 105,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,056.81/358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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