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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 533.16 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 533.16 and 192.96 is: 289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 533.16 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/533.16 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 533.16 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 102,878.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,878.55/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.64

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