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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 532.86 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 532.86 and 192.70 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 532.86 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/532.86 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 532.86 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 102,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,682.12/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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