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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 533.39 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 533.39 and 193.59 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 533.39 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/533.39 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 533.39 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 103,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,258.00/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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