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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.25, 798.77 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.25, 798.77 and 190.25 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.25 : 798.77 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.25/798.77 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.25x = 798.77 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.25x = 151,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,965.04/532.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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