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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.67, 531.99 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.67, 531.99 and 192.16 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.67 : 531.99 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.67/531.99 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.67x = 531.99 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.67x = 102,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,227.20/354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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