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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 531.14 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 531.14 and 192.18 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 531.14 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/531.14 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 531.14 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 102,073.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,073.52/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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