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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.98, 534.16 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.98, 534.16 and 193.76 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.98 : 534.16 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.98/534.16 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.98x = 534.16 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.98x = 103,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,498.84/355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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