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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 532.26 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 532.26 and 192.23 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 532.26 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/532.26 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 532.26 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 102,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,316.34/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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