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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 531.63 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 531.63 and 191.97 is: 287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 531.63 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/531.63 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 531.63 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 102,057.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,057.01/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.44

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