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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 532.10 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 532.10 and 192.62 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 532.10 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/532.10 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 532.10 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 102,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,493.10/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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