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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 534.32 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 534.32 and 194.38 is: 291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 534.32 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/534.32 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 534.32 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 103,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,861.12/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.29

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