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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.66, 533.66 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.66, 533.66 and 191.50 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.66 : 533.66 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.66/533.66 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.66x = 533.66 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.66x = 102,195.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,195.89/355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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