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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.20, 531.70 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.20, 531.70 and 191.88 is: 288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.20 : 531.70 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.20/531.70 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.20x = 531.70 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.20x = 102,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,022.60/354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.04

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