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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 534.26 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 534.26 and 193.85 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 534.26 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/534.26 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 534.26 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 103,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,562.66/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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