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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.88, 536.90 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.88, 536.90 and 195.52 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 536.90 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/536.90 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 536.90 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 104,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,974.69/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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