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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.27, 531.14 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.27, 531.14 and 189.74 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.27 : 531.14 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.27/531.14 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.27x = 531.14 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.27x = 100,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,780.31/354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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