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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.19, 534.07 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.19, 534.07 and 191.45 is: 287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.19 : 534.07 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.19/534.07 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.19x = 534.07 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.19x = 102,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,247.70/356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.06

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