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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.52, 533.28 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.52, 533.28 and 191.12 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.52 : 533.28 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.52/533.28 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.52x = 533.28 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.52x = 101,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,920.83/355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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