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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.15, 532.32 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.15, 532.32 and 192.49 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.15 : 532.32 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.15/532.32 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.15x = 532.32 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.15x = 102,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,466.28/355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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