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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 536.48 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 536.48 and 195.14 is: 292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 536.48 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/536.48 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 536.48 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 104,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,689.07/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.96

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