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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.30, 535.45 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.30, 535.45 and 195.12 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.30 : 535.45 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.30/535.45 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.30x = 535.45 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.30x = 104,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,477.00/357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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