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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.15, 534.40 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.15, 534.40 and 191.52 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.15 : 534.40 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.15/534.40 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.15x = 534.40 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.15x = 102,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,347.81/356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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