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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 532.40 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 532.40 and 192.53 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 532.40 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/532.40 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 532.40 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 102,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,499.35/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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