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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 533.25 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 533.25 and 190.89 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 533.25 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/533.25 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 533.25 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 101,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,792.09/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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