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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 534.96 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 534.96 and 194.40 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 534.96 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/534.96 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 534.96 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 103,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,996.22/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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