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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 530.64 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 530.64 and 191.66 is: 286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 530.64 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/530.64 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 530.64 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 101,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,698.85/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.91

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