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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 533.86 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 533.86 and 191.92 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 533.86 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/533.86 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 533.86 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 102,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,458.41/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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