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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 530.56 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 530.56 and 191.60 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 530.56 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/530.56 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 530.56 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 101,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,655.30/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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