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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 531.63 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 531.63 and 192.06 is: 288.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 531.63 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/531.63 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 531.63 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 102,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,104.86/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.09

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