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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 530.28 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 530.28 and 191.28 is: 286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 530.28 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/530.28 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 530.28 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 101,431.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,431.96/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.39

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