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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 531.93 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 531.93 and 192.15 is: 287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 531.93 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/531.93 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 531.93 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 102,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,210.35/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.73

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