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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.74, 530.82 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.74, 530.82 and 191.52 is: 287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.74 : 530.82 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.74/530.82 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.74x = 530.82 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.74x = 101,662.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,662.65/353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.39

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