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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 532.63 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 532.63 and 193.18 is: 289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 532.63 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/532.63 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 532.63 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 102,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,893.46/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.55

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