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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 531.11 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 531.11 and 189.47 is: 284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 531.11 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/531.11 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 531.11 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 100,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,627.23/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.21

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