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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 531.54 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 531.54 and 192.24 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 531.54 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/531.54 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 531.54 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 102,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,183.25/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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