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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 533.13 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 533.13 and 193.12 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 533.13 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/533.13 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 533.13 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 102,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,958.07/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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