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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 535.77 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 535.77 and 195.18 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 535.77 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/535.77 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 535.77 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 104,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,571.59/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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