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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 534.58 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 534.58 and 194.12 is: 291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 534.58 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/534.58 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 534.58 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 103,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,772.67/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.01

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