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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 530.16 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 530.16 and 191.03 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 530.16 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/530.16 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 530.16 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 101,273.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,273.81/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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