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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.79, 532.19 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.79, 532.19 and 192.79 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.79 : 532.19 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.79/532.19 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.79x = 532.19 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.79x = 102,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,600.91/354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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