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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.68, 530.15 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.68, 530.15 and 189.05 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.68 : 530.15 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.68/530.15 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.68x = 530.15 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.68x = 100,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,222.75/353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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