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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.91, 531.17 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.91, 531.17 and 189.51 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.91 : 531.17 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.91/531.17 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.91x = 531.17 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.91x = 100,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,658.42/353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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