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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.60, 536.04 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.60, 536.04 and 195.08 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.60 : 536.04 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.60/536.04 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.60x = 536.04 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.60x = 104,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,570.68/357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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