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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.05, 534.94 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.05, 534.94 and 194.83 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.05 : 534.94 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.05/534.94 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.05x = 534.94 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.05x = 104,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,222.36/357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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