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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 532.32 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 532.32 and 190.24 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 532.32 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/532.32 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 532.32 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 101,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,268.56/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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