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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.43, 536.73 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.43, 536.73 and 195.92 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.43 : 536.73 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.43/536.73 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.43x = 536.73 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.43x = 105,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,154.74/358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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