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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.80, 535.20 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.80, 535.20 and 194.48 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.80 : 535.20 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.80/535.20 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.80x = 535.20 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.80x = 104,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,085.70/356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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