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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.82, 536.04 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.82, 536.04 and 192.88 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.82 : 536.04 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.82/536.04 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.82x = 536.04 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.82x = 103,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,388.72/357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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