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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 531.90 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 531.90 and 192.72 is: 288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 531.90 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/531.90 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 531.90 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 102,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,507.77/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.84

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