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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.89, 534.39 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.89, 534.39 and 194.08 is: 290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.89 : 534.39 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.89/534.39 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.89x = 534.39 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.89x = 103,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,714.41/356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.61

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