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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 532.41 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 532.41 and 192.53 is: 288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 532.41 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/532.41 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 532.41 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 102,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,504.90/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.97

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