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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.23, 529.88 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.23, 529.88 and 191.23 is: 286.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.23 : 529.88 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.23/529.88 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.23x = 529.88 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.23x = 101,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,326.67/353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.86

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