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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.52, 533.14 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.52, 533.14 and 193.12 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.52 : 533.14 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.52/533.14 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.52x = 533.14 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.52x = 102,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,960.00/355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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