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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 533.78 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 533.78 and 194.06 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 533.78 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/533.78 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 533.78 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 103,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,581.71/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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