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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 534.60 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 534.60 and 194.40 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 534.60 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/534.60 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 534.60 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 103,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,926.24/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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