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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 536.83 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 536.83 and 195.48 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 536.83 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/536.83 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 536.83 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 104,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,939.04/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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