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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.15, 534.54 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.15, 534.54 and 191.75 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.15 : 534.54 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.15/534.54 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.15x = 534.54 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.15x = 102,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,498.05/356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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