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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 531.95 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 531.95 and 192.33 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 531.95 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/531.95 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 531.95 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 102,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,308.98/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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