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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 533.23 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 533.23 and 193.48 is: 290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 533.23 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/533.23 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 533.23 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 103,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,167.52/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.22

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