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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 535.92 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 535.92 and 194.92 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 535.92 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/535.92 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 535.92 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 104,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,461.53/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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