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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 532.96 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 532.96 and 193.04 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 532.96 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/532.96 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 532.96 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 102,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,882.60/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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