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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 533.61 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 533.61 and 193.72 is: 290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 533.61 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/533.61 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 533.61 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 103,370.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,370.93/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.60

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