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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.78, 531.10 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.78, 531.10 and 191.97 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.78 : 531.10 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.78/531.10 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.78x = 531.10 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.78x = 101,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,955.27/354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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