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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.03, 534.65 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.03, 534.65 and 194.03 is: 291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.03 : 534.65 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.03/534.65 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.03x = 534.65 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.03x = 103,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,734.50/356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.37

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