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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 530.46 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 530.46 and 191.32 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 530.46 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/530.46 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 530.46 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 101,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,487.61/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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