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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 533.58 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 533.58 and 193.87 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 533.58 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/533.58 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 533.58 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 103,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,445.15/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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