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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 534.12 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 534.12 and 193.72 is: 290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 534.12 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/534.12 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 534.12 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 103,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,469.73/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.65

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