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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.88, 528.72 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.88, 528.72 and 190.40 is: 285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 528.72 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/528.72 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 528.72 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 100,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,668.29/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.28

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