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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.77, 534.97 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.77, 534.97 and 194.41 is: 291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.77 : 534.97 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.77/534.97 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.77x = 534.97 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.77x = 104,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,003.52/356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.51

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