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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.79, 529.39 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.79, 529.39 and 190.47 is: 285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.79 : 529.39 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.79/529.39 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.79x = 529.39 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.79x = 100,831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,831.96/352.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.81

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