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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.13, 534.20 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.13, 534.20 and 194.13 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.13 : 534.20 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.13/534.20 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.13x = 534.20 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.13x = 103,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,703.28/356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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