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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 534.28 and 193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 534.28 and 193.78 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 534.28 = 193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/534.28 = 193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 534.28 × 193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 103,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,532.78/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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