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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.09, 530.51 and 191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.09, 530.51 and 191.37 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.09 : 530.51 = 191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.09/530.51 = 191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.09x = 530.51 × 191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.09x = 101,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,522.74/354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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