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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 534.74 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 534.74 and 194.70 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 534.74 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/534.74 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 534.74 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 104,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,113.88/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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