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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 535.50 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 535.50 and 194.80 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 535.50 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/535.50 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 535.50 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 104,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,315.40/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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