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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 533.88 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 533.88 and 193.77 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 533.88 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/533.88 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 533.88 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 103,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,449.93/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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