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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.95, 536.50 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.95, 536.50 and 195.35 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.95 : 536.50 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.95/536.50 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.95x = 536.50 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.95x = 104,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,805.28/357.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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