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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.45, 532.71 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.45, 532.71 and 190.74 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.45 : 532.71 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.45/532.71 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.45x = 532.71 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.45x = 101,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,608.15/355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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