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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 533.55 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 533.55 and 191.09 is: 286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 533.55 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/533.55 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 533.55 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 101,956.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,956.07/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.64

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