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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.86, 530.46 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.86, 530.46 and 191.56 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.86 : 530.46 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.86/530.46 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.86x = 530.46 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.86x = 101,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,614.92/353.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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