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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.51, 535.65 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.51, 535.65 and 195.31 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.51 : 535.65 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.51/535.65 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.51x = 535.65 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.51x = 104,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,615.12/357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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