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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 531.75 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 531.75 and 191.88 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 531.75 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/531.75 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 531.75 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 102,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,032.19/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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