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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 534.63 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 534.63 and 193.98 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 534.63 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/534.63 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 534.63 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 103,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,707.53/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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