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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.03, 535.05 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.03, 535.05 and 194.40 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.03 : 535.05 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.03/535.05 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.03x = 535.05 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.03x = 104,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,013.72/357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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