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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.27 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.27 and 191.57 is: 287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.27 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.27 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.27 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 101,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,776.72/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.44

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