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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 531.30 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 531.30 and 191.74 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 531.30 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/531.30 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 531.30 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 101,871.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,871.46/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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