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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.00, 533.69 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.00, 533.69 and 191.53 is: 287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.00 : 533.69 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.00/533.69 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.00x = 533.69 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.00x = 102,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,218.07/356.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.13

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