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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.35, 531.53 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.35, 531.53 and 191.95 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.35 : 531.53 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.35/531.53 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.35x = 531.53 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.35x = 102,025.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,025.61/354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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