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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.98, 535.10 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.98, 535.10 and 194.62 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.98 : 535.10 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.98/535.10 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.98x = 535.10 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.98x = 104,141.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,141.16/356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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