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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.67, 536.87 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.67, 536.87 and 193.91 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.67 : 536.87 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.67/536.87 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.67x = 536.87 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.67x = 104,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,104.46/358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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