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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.61, 531.51 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.61, 531.51 and 192.43 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.61 : 531.51 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.61/531.51 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.61x = 531.51 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.61x = 102,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,278.47/354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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