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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.67, 535.37 and 192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.67, 535.37 and 192.91 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.67 : 535.37 = 192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.67/535.37 = 192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.67x = 535.37 × 192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.67x = 103,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,278.23/357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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