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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 536.71 and 192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 536.71 and 192.77 is: 289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 536.71 = 192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/536.71 = 192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 536.71 × 192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 103,461.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,461.59/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.48

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