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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 534.80 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 534.80 and 194.70 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 534.80 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/534.80 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 534.80 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 104,128.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,128.05/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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