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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 538.37 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 538.37 and 194.30 is: 291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 538.37 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/538.37 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 538.37 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 104,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,605.29/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.62

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