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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 533.35 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 533.35 and 193.48 is: 289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 533.35 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/533.35 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 533.35 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 103,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,192.56/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.63

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