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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.85, 536.11 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.85, 536.11 and 195.67 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.85 : 536.11 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.85/536.11 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.85x = 536.11 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.85x = 104,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,900.64/357.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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