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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.57, 536.09 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.57, 536.09 and 195.03 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.57 : 536.09 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.57/536.09 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.57x = 536.09 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.57x = 104,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,552.66/357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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