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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.29, 530.14 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.29, 530.14 and 190.97 is: 286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.29 : 530.14 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.29/530.14 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.29x = 530.14 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.29x = 101,240.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,240.84/353.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.57

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