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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 531.71 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 531.71 and 190.48 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 531.71 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/531.71 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 531.71 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 101,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,279.27/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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