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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.86, 530.77 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.86, 530.77 and 191.86 is: 287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.86 : 530.77 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.86/530.77 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.86x = 530.77 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.86x = 101,833.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,833.53/353.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.78

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