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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 532.47 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 532.47 and 192.83 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 532.47 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/532.47 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 532.47 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 102,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,676.19/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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