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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 530.83 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 530.83 and 191.89 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 530.83 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/530.83 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 530.83 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 101,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,860.97/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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