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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.49, 531.89 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.49, 531.89 and 191.98 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.49 : 531.89 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.49/531.89 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.49x = 531.89 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.49x = 102,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,112.24/354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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