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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 532.98 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 532.98 and 192.96 is: 289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 532.98 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/532.98 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 532.98 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 102,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,843.82/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.56

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