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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.42, 534.63 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.42, 534.63 and 194.83 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.42 : 534.63 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.42/534.63 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.42x = 534.63 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.42x = 104,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,161.96/356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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