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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 532.17 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 532.17 and 192.33 is: 288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 532.17 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/532.17 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 532.17 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 102,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,352.26/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.64

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