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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 534.60 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 534.60 and 194.16 is: 291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 534.60 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/534.60 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 534.60 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 103,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,797.94/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.14

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