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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.81, 531.89 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.81, 531.89 and 192.30 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.81 : 531.89 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.81/531.89 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.81x = 531.89 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.81x = 102,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,282.45/354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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