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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.73, 533.45 and 191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.73, 533.45 and 191.17 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.73 : 533.45 = 191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.73/533.45 = 191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.73x = 533.45 × 191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.73x = 101,979.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,979.64/355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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