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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.35, 531.73 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.35, 531.73 and 192.05 is: 288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.35 : 531.73 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.35/531.73 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.35x = 531.73 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.35x = 102,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,118.32/354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.18

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