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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 534 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 534 and 193.80 is: 290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 534 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/534 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 534 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 103,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,489.20/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.67

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