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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.43, 537.86 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.43, 537.86 and 193.83 is: 290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.43 : 537.86 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.43/537.86 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.43x = 537.86 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.43x = 104,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,251.21/358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.86

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