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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.26, 536.31 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.26, 536.31 and 194.85 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.26 : 536.31 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.26/536.31 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.26x = 536.31 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.26x = 104,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,500.00/357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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