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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 536 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 536 and 195.44 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 536 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/536 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 536 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 104,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,755.84/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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