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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 536.64 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 536.64 and 195.28 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 536.64 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/536.64 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 536.64 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 104,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,795.06/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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