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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.94, 532.43 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.94, 532.43 and 190.34 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 532.43 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/532.43 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 532.43 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 101,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,341.77/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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