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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 531.66 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 531.66 and 190.26 is: 284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 531.66 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/531.66 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 531.66 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 101,153.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,153.63/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.78

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