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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 531.12 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 531.12 and 189.90 is: 284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 531.12 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/531.12 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 531.12 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 100,857.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,857.73/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.24

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