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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 531.93 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 531.93 and 190.35 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 531.93 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/531.93 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 531.93 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 101,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,253.59/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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