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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 531.36 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 531.36 and 192.45 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 531.36 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/531.36 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 531.36 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 102,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,260.23/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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