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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 534.27 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 534.27 and 194.18 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 534.27 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/534.27 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 534.27 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 103,744.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,744.55/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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