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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.82, 538.53 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.82, 538.53 and 194.34 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.82 : 538.53 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.82/538.53 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.82x = 538.53 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.82x = 104,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,656.95/358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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