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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 528.96 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 528.96 and 190.56 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 528.96 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/528.96 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 528.96 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 100,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,798.62/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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