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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 536.20 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 536.20 and 194.80 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 536.20 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/536.20 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 536.20 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 104,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,451.76/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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