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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.91, 536.86 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.91, 536.86 and 195.56 is: 293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.91 : 536.86 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.91/536.86 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.91x = 536.86 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.91x = 104,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,987.91/357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.34

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