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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.47, 533.63 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.47, 533.63 and 193.66 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.47 : 533.63 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.47/533.63 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.47x = 533.63 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.47x = 103,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,342.79/356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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