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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 530.28 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 530.28 and 191.64 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 530.28 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/530.28 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 530.28 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 101,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,622.86/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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