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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.20, 530.16 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.20, 530.16 and 190.96 is: 286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.20 : 530.16 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.20/530.16 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.20x = 530.16 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.20x = 101,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,239.35/353.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.63

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