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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.49, 536.17 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.49, 536.17 and 194.95 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.49 : 536.17 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.49/536.17 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.49x = 536.17 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.49x = 104,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,526.34/357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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