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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.73, 536.94 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.73, 536.94 and 195.76 is: 293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.73 : 536.94 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.73/536.94 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.73x = 536.94 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.73x = 105,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,111.37/357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.83

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