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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 531.59 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 531.59 and 189.80 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 531.59 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/531.59 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 531.59 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 100,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,893.24/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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