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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 531.59 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 531.59 and 192.13 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 531.59 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/531.59 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 531.59 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 102,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,132.10/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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