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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.86, 532.27 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.86, 532.27 and 192.86 is: 289.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.86 : 532.27 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.86/532.27 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.86x = 532.27 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.86x = 102,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,653.59/354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.28

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