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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.65, 530.63 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.65, 530.63 and 191.15 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.65 : 530.63 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.65/530.63 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.65x = 530.63 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.65x = 101,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,426.32/353.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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