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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.88, 532.40 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.88, 532.40 and 192.52 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.88 : 532.40 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.88/532.40 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.88x = 532.40 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.88x = 102,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,497.65/354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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