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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 533.08 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 533.08 and 193.13 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 533.08 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/533.08 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 533.08 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 102,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,953.74/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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