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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.82, 531.78 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.82, 531.78 and 192.64 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.82 : 531.78 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.82/531.78 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.82x = 531.78 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.82x = 102,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,442.10/354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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