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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.46, 534.81 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.46, 534.81 and 194.16 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.46 : 534.81 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.46/534.81 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.46x = 534.81 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.46x = 103,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,838.71/356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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