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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 537.03 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 537.03 and 195.57 is: 293.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 537.03 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/537.03 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 537.03 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 105,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,026.96/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.43

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