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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.49, 798.24 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.49, 798.24 and 190.25 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.49 : 798.24 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.49/798.24 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.49x = 798.24 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.49x = 151,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,865.16/532.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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