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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.58, 535.26 and 194.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.58, 535.26 and 194.77 is: 291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.58 : 535.26 = 194.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.58/535.26 = 194.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.58x = 535.26 × 194.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.58x = 104,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,252.59/357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.55

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