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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 532.08 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 532.08 and 192.40 is: 288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 532.08 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/532.08 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 532.08 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 102,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,372.19/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.71

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