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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 531.39 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 531.39 and 189.88 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 531.39 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/531.39 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 531.39 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 100,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,900.33/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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