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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 535.76 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 535.76 and 195.28 is: 292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 535.76 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/535.76 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 535.76 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 104,623.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,623.21/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.64

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