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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 532.62 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 532.62 and 192.72 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 532.62 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/532.62 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 532.62 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 102,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,646.53/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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