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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 531.29 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 531.29 and 191.70 is: 287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 531.29 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/531.29 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 531.29 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 101,848.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,848.77/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.51

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