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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.49, 530.97 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.49, 530.97 and 191.83 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.49 : 530.97 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.49/530.97 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.49x = 530.97 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.49x = 101,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,855.98/354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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