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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.83, 532.56 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.83, 532.56 and 190.43 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.83 : 532.56 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.83/532.56 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.83x = 532.56 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.83x = 101,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,416.73/354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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