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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 535.20 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 535.20 and 194.34 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 535.20 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/535.20 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 535.20 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 104,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,010.77/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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