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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.03, 532.77 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.03, 532.77 and 192.49 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.03 : 532.77 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.03/532.77 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.03x = 532.77 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.03x = 102,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,552.90/355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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