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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.52, 530.68 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.52, 530.68 and 191.80 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.52 : 530.68 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.52/530.68 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.52x = 530.68 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.52x = 101,784.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,784.42/354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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