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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.15, 533.82 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.15, 533.82 and 193.49 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.15 : 533.82 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.15/533.82 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.15x = 533.82 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.15x = 103,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,288.83/356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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