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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 535.23 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 535.23 and 194.46 is: 291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 535.23 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/535.23 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 535.23 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 104,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,080.83/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.69

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