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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532, 798.08 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532, 798.08 and 190.08 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532 : 798.08 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532/798.08 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532x = 798.08 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532x = 151,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,699.05/532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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