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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 533.70 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 533.70 and 193.80 is: 290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 533.70 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/533.70 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 533.70 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 103,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,431.06/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.11

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