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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.27, 535.77 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.27, 535.77 and 194.87 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.27 : 535.77 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.27/535.77 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.27x = 535.77 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.27x = 104,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,402.82/357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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