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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.82 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.82 and 191.24 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.82 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.82 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.82 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 102,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,087.74/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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