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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 533.04 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 533.04 and 193.68 is: 290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 533.04 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/533.04 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 533.04 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 103,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,239.19/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.16

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