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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 533.76 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 533.76 and 193.77 is: 290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 533.76 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/533.76 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 533.76 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 103,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,426.68/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.05

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