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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 530.96 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 530.96 and 192.12 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 530.96 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/530.96 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 530.96 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 102,007.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,007.07/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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