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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.75, 536.34 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.75, 536.34 and 195.21 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 536.34 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/536.34 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 536.34 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 104,698.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,698.93/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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