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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.06, 536.12 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.06, 536.12 and 194.98 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.06 : 536.12 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.06/536.12 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.06x = 536.12 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.06x = 104,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,532.68/358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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