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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.61, 530.42 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.61, 530.42 and 191.61 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.61 : 530.42 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.61/530.42 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.61x = 530.42 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.61x = 101,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,632.82/353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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