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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 533.97 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 533.97 and 193.74 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 533.97 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/533.97 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 533.97 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 103,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,451.35/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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