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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 534.92 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 534.92 and 194.64 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 534.92 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/534.92 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 534.92 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 104,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,116.83/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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