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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.50, 529.98 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.50, 529.98 and 190.96 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.50 : 529.98 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.50/529.98 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.50x = 529.98 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.50x = 101,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,204.98/353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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